September 2007 MVQG Newsletter

SEPTEMBER MEETING

September 11, 2007

7:00 P.M.

Fairborn<= /st1:PlaceName> Senior= Center

325 N. Third Str= eet

Fairborn, Ohio

878-4141

Visitors Welcome - $5.00 (Guest Speaker)

Pictorial quilts to be featured at September meeting

        &= nbsp;   Linda Cantrell was a painter before s= he was a quilter. She made her first quilt in 1980 and before long she was thinkin= g of pictorial quilts. Appliqué was a natural choice with fabrics and embroidery thread becoming her paints and brushes.

            She is self-taught in appliqué and quilting. Creating quilts of her own designs is her specialty with her time spent quilting, teaching or thinking about the next project.

            She will be bringing us a lecture entitled “Appliqué...I Did It My= Way”. That is a good thing for this quilter. I look forward to hearing her. Linda’s workshop will be “self-portrait”.

            There are still a few spots open for the workshop. Please see me if you are interested.

Note: there will be a $5 fee for nonmembers at this meeting.

Sus= an Hill

Vice President

426-4740

2007 Challenge

        &= nbsp;   Attention challengers!!! Your inspired works are due this month so stitch fast! You m= ay bring them to me at the regular guild meeting on September 11th, or to the Stitching Post, Cr= oss Pointe Center, 101 e. Alex-Bell Rd., on Thursday, September 27<= /span>th between 6:00 and 8:00 = p.m. If neither of these are convenient, please call = me to make other arrangements.

Sue= DeSantis<= /p>
Challenge Chairperson

(937)698-9182

A note from the president…

        &= nbsp;   Programs and workshops are vital to the spirit of the guild. That is also the primary responsibility of the Vice President. Now is the perfect opportunity for a person to step forward to serve in that role as Susan Hill plans to step down in the new y= ear.

            Several years ago when I was in that position, I was a Co-Vice President with Barb = Stevens. I say that only to make the point that the job can be shared in a variety of ways. One person doesn’t have to do it all! The Vice President can ha= ve a committee of friends help, and we always encourage the members of the guild= to bring forth suggestions.

            Susan has completed the planning through most of 2008. She would be happy to talk with anybody who has an interest in the job. Her phone = number 426-4740.

            You can also call a member of our Nominating Committee: <= span class=3DSpellE>nancy Smith 426-8233, Bootie Zengel 433-1323 or Sandy Gebele 236-5850. The guild needs to vote on the slate in October.

All this we do for the loving of quilting,

Ron= Lundquist

President, 294-7844

rlundqu756@earthlink.net

Welcome new members

        &= nbsp;   For your information, there is currently 195 members= in our guild and 80 plus 6 guests attended the august meeting.

She= rry Eastman

806 N. Market Street

Troy, OH 45373

937-552-7177=

tippybaron@yahoo.com

Cyn= thia Faccenda

35 W. Hunter Drive
Enon, OH 45323

937-340-6023=

Appalachian@copper.net<= o:p>

Dia= na Frye

4470 Valleybrook Drive

Englewood, oh 45322

937-836-2230=

fryesoccer@aol.com=

Kar= en Hart

5521 McIntosh Court

Dayton, OH 45449

937-439-1967 – evenings only=

chipolykardia@yahoo.com

“Self-portrait” workshop

        &= nbsp;   Please note: there was a mistake in = last month’s newsletter. Roxann= e’s Glue Baste-it will only be $3 (not $30) from Linda. That’s onl= y if you don’t have any or can’t find any.

        &= nbsp;   The workshop ($35) will be at the Peace Lutheran church on Dayton Xenia Rd. The church is across from the Beavercreek post office. It will be held on Septem= ber 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. the room is in the basement of the church. Drive around to the handicap entrance and enter there. Please bring a bag lunch.<= o:p>

        &= nbsp;   If you have any more questions, please let me know. Thanks.<= /p>
(P.S.: There was a mix-up on the lecture/workshop names on the website…hop it caused no grief…--ed)

Susan Hill=

Programs coordinator

(937)426-4740   Rk_hill@ameritech.net

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        &= nbsp;   If you hear of a member who could use our support, please call Lee Peterson at 439-7298.
Martha McShane<= /span> joined a heavenly quilting circle on Friday, July 27, 2007. Now she will be able to remember and continue her favorite pastime. Martha had been a membe= r of our guild and attended many retreats. She was known in the Barrett Room as “Queen Martha” or “Martha the Ripper”. She made quilts for all of her children and grandchildren often designing her own patterns. Even more importantly, she passed her gift for this traditional c= raft on to her daughters, Mary Boyle and Kathy Bean, a guild member.<= /span>

        &= nbsp;   Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy. If you would like to send her a sympat= hy card or note, please send to:

Kathy Bean

5410 Oakbrooke = Dr.

Kettering, OH 45440

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September’s 3rd Tuesday Stitch-in

Evening stitch-in held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

        &= nbsp;   The 3rd Tuesd= ay evening stitch-in will be held Se= ptember 18 at Chris Kettler’s home. The address is 6918 Morr= ow Dr., Dayton. Her telephone number is 890-6023.=

        &= nbsp;   Please call Chris for directions and to let her know you’ll be coming. Enjoy= an evening with friends and get some of your quilting and piecing done!

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        &= nbsp;   Anyone who would like to can join in. Sign up is at the Septemb= er meeting. You learn who your Secret Stitcher is = in November and gifting begins in December.

        &= nbsp;   Here is the idea… from December to May you give someone an inexpensive gift every month and they don’t know who you are and you don’t know = who you’re getting your gift from.

        &= nbsp;   This is a great way to get to know someone in the guild that may you don’t already know and may never have known until you were paired with him or her= . At the June meeting we will unveil ourselves to our newly found friends or gig= gle that our old friend never knew it was us.

        &= nbsp;   Maximum exchange spending should only be $2.50 per month. The c= ost of a nice card, fat quarter or bag of candy. If you can not attend the = September meeting but still would like to participate, please call Shari Brindley at 937-372-8861, and she will set you up or you can call if you have other questions.

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Sally F. Kerr Memorial Retreat Scholarship Fund

        &= nbsp;   We are pleased and honored to have this fund provided in Sally&= #8217;s memory by her husband, Bill. It is available so that for years to come a “quilter in need” can be provided with a full or partial scholarship, so she will be able to attend retreat. The friendship, fellows= hip and fun at quilt retreat is enjoyed by all who a= ttend!

        &= nbsp;   Anyone that would like to donate to keep this scholarship going into the future ca= n do so by simply marking the Retreat Registration form and including it with th= eir retreat fees. If you are not attending retreat and would like to donate eit= her contact me, Diane McLane (retreat scholarship fund chairperson) or Shari Brindley the 2008 MVQG retre= at chairperson.

        &= nbsp;   If you are interested in applying for a scholarship or know someone that would= be a candidate, please get a form from the registration table at the meeting or contact Shari or me.
        &= nbsp;   We will take applications starting at the September meeting through the Novemb= er meeting. Applications will be kept confidential and recipients will be noti= fied before the December meeting. Thank you.

Diane McLane

<= /o:p>

W a n t= e d

        &= nbsp;   The following is general retreat info and helpful hints to make your retreat a = more rewarding experience.

Lodging

            Check in time is not until 5 p.m. Friday. Please go to the front desk to get your room number and key at that time. Sometimes we can get into our rooms earli= er; please check at the front desk. Check out time is Noon on Sunday although we can sew until 4 p.m. bedrooms consist of twin beds (roll away for triples) = with private baths, individually controlled heat and air, and daily linen servic= e. There is a desk and chair in each room. There are no phones or televisions.=

Sew= ing Rooms

            The Darby room accommodates the most people (because of the amount of sewers, no personal irons should be used in this room due to power outages—with = so many computerized sewing machines we would like to avoid damages that may be caused by power surges). Irons are available at each end of the room for yo= ur convenience.

            The Chaminade room is farthest away from the front = desk. Due to its location, the room will be supplied with ice and coffee provided= by Bergamo. Restroom= s are directly across the hall. It’s convenient for delivering your sewing equipment to your place because there is a door to the outside nearby. For security purposes, unless you’re carrying items in or out, keep the outside door closed.

            The Barret room is located next to the front desk a= nd is a retreat within the retreat. The ladies in this room usually bring all of their own supplies, do all of their own set up and adjustments. They have it down to a science now.

Mis= cellaneous Information

            “Is she still in her p.j.’s?” Yes she i= s! Yes, you can sew in your night clothes, (Notice, I did not say skimpy nighty) or get all dolled up for breakfast if you wan= t. It’s up to you. Some of us rarely take off our slippers (watch out for pins on the loose).

            Other than Bergamo meals, no other food will be served. We are welcome to bring snacks and dri= nks to the sewing room. Many of us bring things to share and all are welcome to= the snacks that are on the tables in rooms they are sewing in. There are also vending machines down by the Chaminade room. Sometimes you may not care for what is being served at meal times so snacks= are encouraged. We are working with the kitchen manager closely to try not to r= un out of selections, but we are not guaranteed to get exactly what we want fo= r a particular meal. You may not get what you want, but you won’t go hung= ry, you don’t have to cook it, clear the table or do the dishes.? (I realize this is a touchy subject to some of us and we all love good food, but let’s please remember, this is not a culinary retreat, we are not here to eat, we are here to sew and have a good time with old friends and m= ake new ones.)

            We are working on getting massage therapist’s again this year for saturday and sunday. Sign up sheets are available when registering for retreat and during the retreat. Preregistration is encouraged. This is= a separate cost from the retreat and you would be required to pay the therapi= st at the time the massage is received.

            There is a large central area where you can lay out your quilt blocks, do some cutting and get several opinions on what your next step should be. Also, ask those around you if you have a quilting question. Everyone is so nice and helpful. We won’t leave you hanging on a noose. Many of us will saddle right up beside you and help you out.

        &= nbsp;   Friendship Blocks: Everyone is encouraged to sew a friendship block, sign it and turn it in to the committee at retreat. Every year someone wins these block= s as a cherished memory of the retreat.

        &= nbsp;   Optional projects: This year we will have a mystery quilt and some small projects that are fun to do. Keep an eye on the Newsletter for mystery fabric needs = and instructions.

        &= nbsp;   Some items to bring:

            •        &= nbsp; sewing machine and an extension cord=

            •        &= nbsp; tools with your name on them

            •        &= nbsp; rotary cutters and small mats

            •        &= nbsp; precut projects; remember, the size of your workspace in limited.

            •        &= nbsp; extra needles, bobbins, thread, etc.=

Retreat Schedule (subject to change)<= /span>

Friday:

9 a.m. &nb= sp;          Doors open for retreat

Sign in, pick up goody bag, friendship block, mystery quilt and small project instructions.

12 p.m.        &= nbsp; Lunch

5 p.m. &nb= sp;          Dinner and room check in

8 p.m. &nb= sp;          We are planning something!!

Saturday:

8:30 a.m.        Breakfast

12 p.m.        &= nbsp; Lunch

5 p.m. &nb= sp;          Dinner

7 p.m. &nb= sp;          Show and tell (the good/the bad and ugly contest)

            =             S= hare your worst and be eligible for a prize

Sunday:

8:30 a.m.        Breakfast

12 p.m.        &= nbsp; Lunch and room check out

3 – 4 p.m.       Clean= up. Please police your area for pins and other scraps

We are looking forward to a rootin’ tootin’ good time with y’all.<= /o:p>

Pointers & tips for quilting

            Chain piecing: When chain piecing, take 5 or 6 extra stitch and then cut units apart in the middle of the stitches. The tiny tails act as a kind of backstitching or knot to keep the seam from opening when handling t= he piece.

Folding design wall: if you don’t have space large enough for a design wall, use a folding cardboard cutting mat covered with white flannel. Prop it up when needed and fold it away when finished.

            Spray stabilizer: Small leftover pieces of water-soluble stabilizer can be plac= ed in a spray bottle with water to make a hand spray stabilizer. Just shake and spray. If a heavier coat is needed, spray again. Be sure to let stabilizer = dry completely before using your fabric.

            Binding helper: When binding a quilt that is heavy or too warm to keep on your lap, drop an ironing board down and put it over your lap. Place the quilt on the ironing board to support it while stitching the binding.

            Handy scissor holder: When sitting on the couch to do hand sewing, push a straight = pin with a glass head into the back or arm of the couch at a slight angle. Then, hang your little scissors on the pin to keep them close by while hand sewin= g.

            Sewing room organizer: Hang an over-the-door shoe organizer on the door of your sewi= ng room. It’s great for scissors, rotary cutters, rulers and small fabric pieces. One can be purchased with 20 pockets, and it really keeps the sewing table free of clutter.

Announcement

The Daisy Barrel is having a = grand reopening on September 17, 2007. The shop will have counted cross stitch, punch needle, quilting, framing and more. Hours are Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday,= 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit their website at www.daisybar= rel.com.

Quilt Shows

     = September 6th &#= 8211; 9th

     = Pennsylvania Nat= ional Quilt Extravaganza XIV

Mancuso show management presents the largest and most prominent textile arts event on the East Coast all under one roof. Held at the expo hall, Pennsylvania= Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Came= ron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110. T= he quilt competition features entries from throughout the nation including traditional and innovative quilts. The exhibits will offer over six hundred quilts and garments presented in gallery style as well as more than two hun= dred vendor booths.

&nb= sp;    September 7th – 9th&nb= sp;

     = CCQA 25th Annual Quilt Show

“Autumn GloryR= 21; quilt show/corn festival will be held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, 958 W. Main St., Wilmington. Show will feature quilting demonstrations, raffle quilts, door prizes and “The Beehive” gift shop.

     =

     = September 15th &#= 8211; 16th

     = 3rd Annual Quilts at Peifer Orchards =

An outdoor quilt show &= amp; sale of quilts that are displayed in a tree filled yard and barn. It is loc= ated at 4590 U.S. Route 68 North (one mile north of Yellow Springs. Hour= s are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 15th and noon to 4 p.m. on September 16th. If you wish to display a quilt go to www.peiferorchards.com for the registration form.

     = September 15th an= d 16th

     = Harvest of Quilts VII

Sponsored by the Raintree Quilters’ Guild, “Growing with Quilting,” will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2= 03 Chestnut St., Evansville, <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">Indiana. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information go to www.raintreequiltersguild.org. = ;

     = September 29th

     = Quilt Show & Antique Appraisals

The show, Yesterday’s Treasures, wi= ll be held at the Hithergreen Center, 5900 Hithergreen Dr., Centerville. Show is sponso= red by the Centerville-Washington Township Historical Society. Quilts from the 1880’s to present plus antique sewing accessories & memorabilia w= ill be featured. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. contact the historical society at 937-433-0123 or www.mvcc.net/centerville/histsoc for more information. Another points of contact: Boo= tie Zengel, 433-1323 or Vicki Williamson, 434-5933.<= /o:p>

&nb= sp;    Oct. 31st – Nov. 3rd&nb= sp;

     = 2007 Ohio = Amish Country Shop Hop

Twelve shops are participating in this 3-day event. Receive a free quilt pattern at each sto= p. Hours: Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. for more information, email: quiltshophop@zoominternet.net or call (330) 857-4004.

Reminder=

Quilt pins are available at each meeting from Kim Gros. Each pin is $3, up to 2 pins. After that they a= re $5 apiece.

MVQG’s 2007 Officers

President&nb= sp;              &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Ron Lundquist     &nbs= p;     294-7844

Vice President        &= nbsp;         &= nbsp;   Susan Hill      &nb= sp;            426-4740

Treasurer&nb= sp;              &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Sandy Hartz &nbs= p;             = 429-9031

Recording Secretary        &= nbsp;   Kathy Bean      &nb= sp;         433-3343

Corresponding Secretary    Debbie Bertke        &= nbsp; 884-5078

2007 Board Meetings

The final board meeting for 2007 is:

&nb= sp;           Nove= mber 5th

The quarterly board meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the Fairborn Senior Center. All officers and committee chairs are asked to attend and any interested gu= ild members are welcome.

Deadline for September 2007 Issue: Monday, August 20

All articles are subject to editing and approval by the editor. Materials received after the published deadline date will be considered for publication only if space and time permit.

Quilting stories, = ideas, news?

Send to:<= /span>

Chris Garcher

MVQG Newsletter Editor

6258 Gander Road East

Dayton<= /span> OH 45424

937-233-4641

E-mail: DJGarc= her@compuserve.com

<= /span>

Advertisers

For fees and contracts, please contact:

Ed Chamness

P.O. Box<= /st1:Street> 694

Wilberforce, OH 45384=

937-372-5821

mrandmrsquilter@aol.com

Classified Ads

We accept classified ads for $5.00 = per issue. Items must be of interest to quilters and collectors, and may be submitted by anyone, including nonmembers.

Need to reach us?<= o:p>

Please send all guild correspondence to our post office box address. That way our officers will receive it. Our address is:

    Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild

    P.O. Box 340141

    Beavercreek, OH 45434<= /span>

Website=

www.miamivalleyquiltersguild.org

Comments, suggestions, or information to post:

Ed Chamness at mrandmrsquilter@aol.com =

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